The Value of HBA in the Evaluation of Idiopathic Infertility

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We would like to determine if HBA® testing of sperm in couples with presumed idiopathic infertility will reveal lower binding percentages than in couples with an identifiable cause of infertility either male factor or tubal factor

Condition or disease

Intervention/treatment

Infertility

Other: HBA binding assay

Detailed Description:

We would like to determine if HBA® testing of sperm in couples with presumed idiopathic infertility will reveal lower binding percentages than in couples with an identifiable cause of infertility either male factor or tubal factor We would like to determine if patients with abnormal HBA binding have decreased IVF outcome: decreases clinical pregnancy rate, implantation rate, and increased miscarriage rate

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Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 40 Years (Adult)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

. All groups will include females under 40 years of age undergoing 1st IVF cycle 3 groups